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Intent to Sole Source - GraphPad Prism renewal NOI-OLAO-26-002960

Solicitation NOI-OLAO-26-002960 Copied Notice ID 07d634685ed4428ea9266cb88667cedf Copied HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF — NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH
SAM.gov
Posted
Mar 02, 2026
Deadline
Mar 06, 2026
Set-aside
NONE
NAICS
513210
PSC
7B21

Summary

AI-generated · Mar 03, 2026

NIH Clinical Center intends to sole-source the renewal of GraphPad Prism with GraphPad Software, LLC under FAR 6.302-1. GraphPad Prism is a comprehensive statistical analysis package used in biostatistics, pharmacology, and life sciences, available for Windows and Mac. It offers a user-friendly interface, supports a range of analyses from basic descriptive statistics to advanced modeling, and can produce customizable graphs and charts. It helps with data organization, documentation, reproducibility, and can integrate with other software and tools, including LabArchives.

This is a sole-source action, not a competitive procurement or a request for proposals. Other capable sources may submit statements of capability for consideration; the government will review such submissions but reserves the right to make a determination not to compete based on its needs.

This is a Notice of Intent, not a request for proposal. The National Institute of Health, Clinical Center (NIH-CC) intends to negotiate on an other than full and open competition basis with the following vendor: GraphPad Software, LLC. Acquistion Description: GraphPad Prism is a powerful software package widely used in scientific research, particularly in the fields of biostatistics, pharmacology, and life sciences. GraphPad Prism has user friendly interface and is available for both Windows PC and MAC IOS. Prism offers an intuitive interface that makes it accessible for users with varying levels of statistical expertise. It streamlines the data analysis process, allowing researchers to focus on their findings rather than struggling with complex software. Prism is a comprehensive statistical analysis package which is easy to learn and offers suggestions on how to process data from basic descriptive statistics to advanced modeling techniques. This flexibility allows researchers to perform the necessary analyses for their specific data sets, ensuring robust and accurate results. The software package can produce user customizable high-quality graphs and charts. It provides customizable templates that enhance data visualization, making it easier to interpret results and present findings in publications, presentations, or reports. Prism also allows for efficient data organization and management. Users can easily enter, manipulate, and analyze their data within a single platform, reducing the risk of errors that may occur when transferring data between different programs. Prism promotes the entry of documentation for the experimental results and promotes reproducibility in research by allowing users the ability to demonstrate step by step methods used to analyze data which is crucial for validating results and ensuring that other researchers can replicate studies. Prism comes with extensive documentation and support along with robust help page which can be used by both novice and expert performing statistical analysis of their data. It can also be integrated with other statistical software and tools, allowing for seamless workflow and data exchange. This is particularly beneficial for researchers who may need to use multiple programs for different aspects of their work. Prism files and graphs can be uploaded int LabArchive (electronic lab notebook software) which is required to be used by NIH investigators. In summary, GraphPad Prism is a versatile and reliable tool that enhances the efficiency and quality of data analysis in scientific research across various disciplines. The statutory authority for this sole source requirement is 41 U.S.C. 253(c) (1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1 only one responsible source and no other supply of service will satisfy agency requirements. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. All responsible sources that could provide the required may submit a capability statement that will be considered by email (subject line to reference NOI-OLAO-26-002960) by 12:00 PM eastern standard time on 03/06/2026 to: valerie.gregorio@nih.gov. All responses received by the closing date of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government.

From Special Notice posted on Mar 02, 2026

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Details

Solicitation number NOI-OLAO-26-002960
Notice ID 07d634685ed4428ea9266cb88667cedf
Notice type Special Notice
Product / Service (PSC) 7B21
NAICS 513210
Set-aside No Set aside used
Place of performance Bethesda, Maryland
Archive date Mar 21, 2026

Award Information

Not yet awarded

Agency

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH

Place of Performance

Bethesda, Maryland 20892
USA

Dates

Posted Mar 02, 2026 5 months ago
Last Updated Aug 06, 2026 1 day ago
Due Mar 06, 2026 5 months ago